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One of the keenest delights in early spring is the fresh fragrance from a bed of Hyacinths 
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C.-P. Hyacinths tor Pots and Bedding 
Hyacinths are perfectly hardy and can be planted 
outdoors any time before the ground freezes for the 
winter. It is best, however, to get them planted 
early, and they can be shipped any time after the 
middle of September. 
They must be planted in the fall, for if stored over 
winter the bulbs lose their vitality and cannot be 
expected to produce good blooms. 
Plant so that the tops will be at least 3 to 4 inches 
below the surface of the soil when the bed is finished, 
and put about 2 inches of coarse sand or fine gravel 
below each bulb, to provide proper drainage. This 
will also induce good root-growth and consequently 
Delivered free in the U. S. A. at these prices. Plant 5 to 6 inches apart. 
better heads of bloom. Any good garden soil that is 
properly drained will be just right for growing 
Hyacinths. A little bone-meal can be added if the 
ground is poor. 
Even a small bed of Hyacinths will make a bright 
spot of color, laden with fragrance in the spring, or, 
try a row along the base of your porch, with the 
bulbs 5 to 6 inches apart. A glimpse of these in the 
morning before you begin your day’s work will help 
start your day right. Try it. 
Our Fine Selected Hyacinths in separate colors 
enable you to get the colors that please you most 
and at much lower prices than the named varieties. 
Select the color or colors you prefer. 
SEVEN COLORS, Pure White, Blush-White, 3for Doz. 100 
Rose-Pink, Dark Red, Dark Blue, Light 
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ALL COLORS MIXED. A bed of mixed 
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“Pan” or “‘Dutch’’ Single Miniature 
(Roman) Hyacinths 
Price, 12 cts. each, 3 for 35 cts., 12 for $1.25, 100 for $8, postpaid 
These bulbs are smaller than the regular Dutch Hyacinths and quite 
(See page 22.) If you get several 
distinct from the French Romans. 
sets and plant them in pots at intervals of two weeks you can have 
bloom for months in the winter and early spring. These Hyacinths 
are quite hardy. Try a bright border around your front porch and use 
them in your perennial bed. For outdoors plant 4 to 5 inches apart. 
General De Wet. A most beautiful shade of soft pink. 
Gertrude. Rich rosy pink. Makes a very erect, compact truss. 
Grand Maitre. Lavender-blue. The most popular of this color. 
L’Innocence. Pure white. Makes extra-fine spikes. 
Queen of the Blues. Light porcelain-blue. A delicate shade. 
SOFFER> 93 1 each, 5 in all (enough for a pan 6 in. across), for 50 cts. 
or 3 sets, 15 in all, for $1.35, postpaid. 
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Pot some Hyacinths for indoors 
